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Effects Of Spending Time Outdoors In Daylight On The Psychosocial Well-Being Of Older People And Their Family Carers: A Systematic Review, Katherine Caldwell, Ritin Fernandez, Victoria Traynor, Cecile Perrin

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A

Background: A range of studies found that spending time outdoors in daylight provided substantial benefits for the psychosocial well-being of older people. Good psychosocial well-being is essential in maintaining overall health as people age and often contributes to adequate physical functioning. Objectives: The overall objective of this study was to undertake a systematic review on the effects of spending time outdoors in daylight on the psychosocial well-being of older people and their family carers. Inclusion criteria Types of participants This review considered studies that included older people aged 55 years or more, including those living in a community or residential …